Sanitation Hourly Lead Mon-Fri Night Shift 12:00AM-8:30AM $25.83/hour +$3.00/hour shift differential

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood

Job Description Summary

The Sanitation hourly lead is responsible for coordinating cleaning with the Production Supervisors/Sanitation Supervisor. Will work with the Quality lab to identify areas of micro concern, ensure ATP failures get addressed and communicate between shifts. Will be assisting to direct the cleaning, inspecting, and sanitizing all the equipment and parts in the whole process area (Vats through Waxing) thoroughly for the next production shift. They are also responsible for stocking and maintaining a clean production area.

Essential Functions

Ability to effectively communicate with all personnel
Will train new employees in proper sanitation practices and document those trainings in Best Practice Training Logs
Assist in streamlining our cleaning process
Work with Supervisors/Quality Lab to address any cleaning concerns
Assists with setting cleaning schedule for shutdowns
Assist during the audits
Creates and updates SOP’s in the Process and Raw materials area
Assist in ordering of new and replacement cleaning supplies
Assist in the GSTD (Go See Think Do) when it involves sanitation concerns
Ensures the completion of the MSS sheets
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions relating to the operation
Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as simple hand tools and hand-powered hydraulic material handling devices

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the tasks and responsibilities of the job.

Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger in order to handle objects and controls
Ability to reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to navigate stairs and ladders throughout the facility
Ability to operate manual material handling equipment
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Specific vision requirements of the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Bel Brands will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Complete an inspection of the production floor at the beginning of the shift to ensure cleanliness, GMP’s/ color codes, cleaning tool integrity and maintain cleanliness and GMP’s throughout the shift
Clean and sanitize molder machine, pressing room, de-lidding machine, and acidification room, brining area, ripening rooms/drying tunnel, wax area.
Clean and sanitize floors, walls, belts, and pulleys

Clean and sanitize tables, chairs, stools, bowls, and pans
Clean the demolding machine, tumblers, table, conveyors, and floors in the brining room
Clean and sanitize floors, walls, and conveyors from demolding machine to the back side of the washer
Clean and sanitize wash machine
Clean and sanitize all tools and hoses throughout the production area
Clean and sanitize drains in Process and Wax

Disassemble, clean, and sanitize wax conveyor and reassemble for production

Clean and stock air lock rooms
Clean and fill foot foamers and check concentrations
Help change out lids and cups
Collect and dispose of trash throughout Zone A
Sweep, mop, and make mop water as required
Operate floor scrubber
Wash cubbies, benches, and walls
Perform chemical titrations and document
Perform post cleaning inspections.
Maintain basic production documentation throughout the day (waste tracking, Cleaning times, MSS, Chemical Observation, Chemical titrations)
Perform general equipment and quality checks
Work/ inspect/ clean areas during ATP process.
Assist in other areas around the plant as needed
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy
Follow all safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring the safety of others
Follow all food safety procedures
Follow all environmental protocols as applicable
Follow all sanitation procedures and work instructions
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

As needed, Bel Brands will provide specific training in order for employees to safely perform the tasks and responsibilities of the job.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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